The Tigers have three right-handed hitters at the top of the lineup followed by a left-handed hitter and a switch hitter. The lineup alternates between right-handed hitters and left-handed hitters at the bottom starting with Dirks in the sixth spot.

Left-hander Scott Diamond seemed like a solid pick to be the Opening Day
starter for the Twins, but he recently said he might not be ready to
start right away since he is still recovering from having a bone chip
removed in December.

Another strong candidate to start for the Twins is 25-year-old
right-hander Vance Worley. He went 6-9 with a 4.20 ERA in 23 starts last
season for the Philadelphia Phillies.